We have been to 5 Norwegian ships. Despite the weather delay on the first day, and weather-related canceled island of GSC, this trip made on the top of our cruise list.

Encore is the largest ship of NCL. It has tons of activities. My kids enjoyed Speedway ($15/pp), Galaxy Pavilion ($29/hr), Laser Tag ($9.95/pp), water slides, and all kind of parties on board. Theater show Choir of Men was not good as the Six and Jersey Boy on NCL Bliss, but we still enjoyed. On the extra sea day which canceled for GSC, kids went to Arcade and loved it. If you have kids or teenagers, NCL Encore or other Breakaway-Plus class is your choice. They would never feel bored.

The best part we experienced in this trip was the very friendly staffs. From the captain, GM, to waiters, housekeeper, everyone on this ship made us feel so special. A big shout-out to GM Secretary Julia, we always seen her around on the ship to help guests. She's very friendly and always with big smile on her beautiful face. A thumb's up to the guest service manager Eteinne. I believe most of cruise guests had experience with a long time in the front of guest service desk, but on Encore, except the final night, the line were short, the guest agents were so efficient and professional to answer questions and solve issues. Read more